Fuel queues have resurfaced in filling stations in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
The scarcity which appears to be artificial began on Monday
following the leadership tussle between two factions of the Port Harcourt unit
of the Independent Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN.
One of the factions said the loading of products has been
halted in private depots in the state and accused the opposing faction of using
security agents to disrupt the process.
However, the faction of IPMAN led by Elder Chinedu Okoronkwo
said the security operatives are only at the depot to maintain law and order.
It was gathered that the root of the matter is about the
rightful group to collect the levies expected to be paid by petroleum
marketers.
The meeting between the marketers and the Permanent
Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources on
Monday appeared not to have helped the situation.
In meantime, residents of the state have expressed
displeasure over the recent fuel scarcity.
A resident said he paid N350 for a litre of petrol.
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